HC Deb 14 March 2002 vol 381 c1216W
31. Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many unqualified adults are working as classroom assistants in England; and if she will make a statement. [40753]

Mr. Timms

There were 95,815 full-time equivalent teaching assistants in England in January 2001. No data are held centrally on their qualifications.